San Francisco

The saxophonist and flutist, who returns to the Bay Area this month, has gained a cult following for his unique artistic intuition.

The presenter’s 2024–2025 season goes from strength to strength in its showcase of new and returning artists.

Deeply steeped in his company’s legacy, the new artistic director shares some of his sensibility as DTH tours this spring.

Composer Huang Ruo and puppeteer Basil Twist offer a multivalent embodiment of classic Chinese tales.

The choreographer takes on librettist Alice Goodman and composer Nico Muhly’s evocative meditation on the Stations of the Cross.

Between many projects, drummer Antonio Sánchez tours his famous solo film score on its 10th anniversary.

Pablo Heras-Casado leads the Mahler Chamber Orchestra in a recording that explores the composer’s lesser-known output.

The production, seen in San Francisco last season, seems uninspired at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.

The trumpeter’s new group combines a jazz quartet with a string trio and doesn’t sacrifice the particularities of either ensemble.

The conductor assumes a distinguished post at the SF Conservatory of Music, while Pentatone prepares to release a collection of his compositions.